Morocco
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Capital
Rabat
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Local time
9:30
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Population
33.85 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+212
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Currency
DH MAD (dirham)
Morocco
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Capital
Rabat
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Local time
9:30
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Population
33.85 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+212
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Currency
DH MAD (dirham)
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Average Salary
$ 415
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Petrol price
€ 1.38 pl
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Precipitation
346mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
446 550 km2
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Protected Area
34%
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Forest Area
13%
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Agricultural area
68%
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Railways
2109km
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Annual air passengers
7.74 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Arab-Berber - 99 %
Jewish
other - 1 %
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Religion
Islam - 99 %
Islam - 99 %
Christian - 1 %
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Literacy rates
69.4%
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Languages
Arabic
Berber languages
Tachelhit
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Armed Forces
245 800
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Alcohol consumption
0.7 l/person
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Smoking
45.4%
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Diabetes
8.1%
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Tuberculosis
107 per 100k
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HIV
0.1%
Economy
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Industries
phosphate rock mining and processing, food processing, leather goods, textiles, construction, energy, tourism
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Agriculture
barley, wheat, citrus fruits, grapes, vegetables, olives, livestock, wine
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Natural Resources
phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt
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Energy Import
90%
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Natural Resources
phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt
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Renewable Energy
11%
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CO2 Emissions
59 864kt
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Ease of Business
69 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
26
What not to do when visiting Morocco
Morocco Don’t eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Morocco Don't visit mosques unless you are a Muslim - it's usually prohibited.
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Morocco Don't offer alcohol to a Muslim unless you are in a bar or they are already imbibing.
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Did you know?
Morocco is the only country in Africa that is not part of the African Union.
Morocco Don't eat or hand over thigs with your left hand, as this is used for personal hygiene. The right hand is used for greeting and eating.
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Morocco Don't forget to discuss general matters when meeting with someone. A handshake is a common form of greeting between individuals of same-sex. Friends may kiss on both cheeks. Wait for the woman to extend her hand for the handshake (if at all).
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Morocco Don't take pictures of snakes, monkeys, dancers without paying.
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Morocco Don't immediately trust everyone - be careful when someone approaches you without an invitation in case they take advantage of their naive or rip you off.
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Morocco Don't get involved in a any kind of drugs, even the penalties for possessing small amount of drug are very harsh.
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Morocco Don’t criticise anyone publicly - it may cause losing face.
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Morocco Don't offend with your clothes - wear decent clothes, although casual gear is widely acceptable, wearing any clothing that reveals whole arms or legs is disrespectful except on the beach or poolside.
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Morocco Don't rush on things - be patient and chatty. Moroccan chattiness makes everyday interactions more pleasant. When offered tea, it's polite to take a sip at least.
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Morocco Don’t wear expensive shiny clothes and jewellery - keep a low profile to avoid extra attention and pickpockets.
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Morocco Don’t wipe your hands on your napkin - the washing basin will be brought around the table at the end of the meal.
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Morocco Don't enter taxi without meter or agreed taxi fare.
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Morocco Don’t necessarily photograph military installations or government buildings - local authorities can question you.
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Morocco Don’t forget Friday is a Muslim holy day and everything is closed. Many companies also close on Thursday, making weekend Thursday and Friday.
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Morocco Don’t bring or offer alcohol when invited to someone’s home. Gifts are not opened when received usually.
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Morocco Don’t enter someone’s home without removing your shoes.
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Morocco Don't expect fancy toilets in all places - bring tissues with you.
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Morocco Don’t attempt to cross the border to Algeria at any point - it's closed.
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Morocco Don’t forget consensual same-sex relations are criminalised in Morocco.
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Morocco Don’t forget the rainy season takes place from November to March, especially in the High Atlas Valley area.
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Marrakesh Don't pay the first price you're told in a market - haggling is expected almost everywhere.
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